Attack on the uncastled king: king to c2 (b1·4)
c9-03834Puzzle rating: 780Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
12. Kxc2 Qxa2 13. Qc5 Qa4+ 14. Kb1
Why it works
- Great move! king to c2 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- Spot on — queen to c5 (+3.9).
- Strong! king to b1 is the sharp choice (+4.4).
- You reach a winning position (+4.4).
- If instead Qxa2, then Qc5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #834.
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